Patents by Inventor Floria Cheng

Floria Cheng has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • System for delivering anchors for treating incontinence
    Patent number: 10292801
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating incontinence. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for distracting and/or retracting the urethra or tissues proximate thereto, or to maintain a position of a urethra in response to intra-abdominal pressures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Matthew McLean, James W Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Brian Y Tachibana, Michael Gearhart
  • LATCHING ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190133567
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew Johnston, Michael Wei, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Ryan R. Braymer, Eric J. Claude, Christian L. Haller, Ralph S. Paul, Ashley K. Wallin
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20190125516
    Abstract: Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Floria Cheng, Joseph Catanese, III
  • Latching anchor device
    Patent number: 10265061
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Johnston, Michael Wei, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Ryan R. Braymer, Eric J. Claude, Christian L. Haller, Ralph S. Paul, Ashley K. Wallin
  • Devices, systems and methods for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and other conditions
    Patent number: 10195014
    Abstract: Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Floria Cheng, Joseph Catanese, III
  • Flexible system for delivering an anchor
    Patent number: 10130353
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device including a flexible portion that is suited to access target anatomy. The flexibility of an elongate portion of the delivery device can be varied. Additionally, the delivery device can include structure that maintains the positioning of the delivery device in patient anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Theodore C. Lamson, Raul Macatangay, Matthew McLean, Thomas C. Ryan, Ling-Kang Tong, Brian Y. Tachibana
  • ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180256142
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Andrew L. Johnston, John Stiggelbout
  • Continuous indentation lateral lobe apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9931192
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for creating continuous defects or indentations in lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Floria Cheng, Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Kevin McDermott, Ben Thompson, Earl A Bright, II
  • LATCHING ANCHOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170049436
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Johnston, Michael Wei, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Ryan R. Braymer, Eric J. Claude, Christian L. Haller, Ralph S. Paul, Ashley K. Wallin
  • ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170035410
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device and a plurality of anchor assemblies. The delivery system is configured to deliver a first anchor using loaded energy and reload the energy required to deliver an addition anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore Bender, Robert George, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson
  • Anchor delivery system
    Patent number: 9504461
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device and a plurality of anchor assemblies. The delivery system is configured to deliver a first anchor using loaded energy and reload the energy required to deliver an addition anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore Bender, Robert George, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson
  • Latching anchor device
    Patent number: 9486203
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Johnston, Michael Wei, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Ryan R. Braymer, Eric J. Claude, Christian L. Haller, Ralph S. Paul, Ashley K. Wallin
  • Median lobe band implant apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9402711
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant devices for compressing, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Brian Y. Tachibana, Matthew McLean, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Ling-Kang Tong, James W. Niederjohn, Floria Cheng, Ben Thompson
  • Suture anchoring devices and methods for use
    Patent number: 9364212
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. An implant for attachment of soft tissue to bone, an insertion tool for anchoring suture anchors to bone, and a method for anchoring a suture anchor to bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Ling-Kang Tong, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson
  • Multi-actuating trigger anchor delivery system
    Patent number: 9320511
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Deforming anchor device
    Patent number: 9149266
    Abstract: An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes deformable structure for engaging a connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C. Lamson, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Matthew McLean
  • MULTI-ACTUATING TRIGGER ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150142017
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Slotted anchor device
    Patent number: 9034001
    Abstract: A slotted anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The slotted anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration and of a rigidity to substantially prevent deflection of the prongs. The prongs include inwardly facing protrusions that are configured to capture and deform the connector between the protrusions and prevent the connector from disengaging from the slotted anchor once engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Floria Cheng, Matthew McLean, Michael Wei, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Earl A. Bright, II
  • Multi-actuating trigger anchor delivery system
    Patent number: 8945152
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Anchor delivery System
    Patent number: 8939996
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Andrew L. Johnston, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Daniel Merrick, Paul Suarez, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III